Absolute Software Introduces Geofencing Capabilities with Computrace Products

Strategic Insights -

Absolute Software Corporation, a provider of computer theft recovery, data protection, and secure IT asset management solutions, has introduced geofencing capabilities with its commercial line of Computrace products. This new feature enables IT asset managers to incorporate the physical location of a device into their IT Asset Management strategy. With geofencing, customers will be alerted after a laptop or mobile device goes beyond a virtual perimeter defined on a web-based map within the online Absolute Customer Center.

Key Takeaways:

  • Absolute Software has introduced geofencing capabilities with its Computrace products, allowing IT asset managers to track the physical location of devices.
  • The geofencing feature alerts customers when a device goes beyond a virtual perimeter defined on a web-based map within the Absolute Customer Center.
  • The Computrace Software Agent is embedded in the computer firmware at the factory or can be installed by the customer, and is activated by subscription with terms ranging from one to four years.
  • The Agent regularly contacts the Absolute Monitoring Center, sending location and IT asset management information to the Absolute Customer Center portal.
  • Customers can use the portal to access IT asset population, run reports, remotely delete data, and plot the location of devices on a map.
  • In case of theft, the Absolute Theft Recovery Team uses forensic techniques, including key captures, registry scanning, file scanning, geolocation, and investigative techniques to determine who has the device and how it is being used.
  • The company works with local law enforcement to help recover the device.
  • The geofencing feature is available now with Computrace Complete in North America, but pricing details were not disclosed.

Statistics:

  • The Computrace Software Agent is embedded in the computer firmware at the factory or can be installed by the customer.
  • Subscription terms range from one to four years.
  • The Agent regularly contacts the Absolute Monitoring Center, sending location and IT asset management information to the Absolute Customer Center portal every [unknown time frame].
  • The Absolute Theft Recovery Team uses forensic techniques to recover stolen devices, including key captures, registry scanning, file scanning, geolocation, and investigative techniques.

Sources:

  • TELECOMWORLDWIRE, "Absolute Software introduces geofencing capabilities with Computrace products", September 9, 2009, http://www.m2.com